Nita Negrita

Nita Negrita
Format	Drama
Created by	Agnes Gagelonia - Uligan
Developed by	GMA Network
Directed by	Gil Tejeda Jr.
Starring	Barbie Forteza Joshua Dionisio Lexi Fernandez
Theme music composer	Agatha Obar
Opening theme	"Hanggang Kailan" sung by Joanna Cosme
Country of origin	Philippines
Language(s)	Filipino, Tagalog, English
No. of episodes	73 (Total)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Wilma Galvante
Producer(s)	GMA Entertainment TV Group
Location(s)	Manila
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30–45 minutes (approx. 25 minutes w/o commercials)
Broadcast
Original channel	GMA Network
Picture format	480i NTSC
Original run	February 14, 2011 – June 10, 2011
Chronology
Preceded by	Little Star
Followed by	Sinner or Saint

Nita Negrita is a Filipino drama series created by GMA Network. The show stars Barbie Forteza^[1] and Joshua Dionisio.^[2][3] Nita Negrita's original premiere date was February 14, 2011. It premiered on GMA Pinoy TV on February 17, 2011, three days after its original premiere.^[4] The show will end on June 10, 2011 and will be replaced by Sinner or Saint.

Plot

The story revolves around a Filipino/African-American girl named Nita (Barbie Forteza). Her mother is Filipina and her father is African-American Filipino. At an early age, she was separated from her mother and was raised at an orphanage. With her complexion, she is is always being teased and humiliated, and despite this, she still stands strong and manages to turn her dreams into reality.

Cast and characters

Main cast

• Barbie Forteza^[5] as Antoinette / Nita Raymundo/ Nita Negrita/ Netnet
• Joshua Dionisio as Prince Ramirez
• Lexi Fernandez as Mystica "Misty" Del Castillo

Extended cast

• Nova Villa as Nanay Ima
• Lotlot De Leon as Mirasol "Mira" Buenaventura
• Zoren Legaspi as Arturo Del Castillo
• Diana Zubiri as Danica
• Alvin Aguilar as Edgar
• Rachelle Ann Go as Amanda Del Castillo
• Bubbles Paraiso as Alexandra "Alex" Del Castillo
• Lollie Mara as Donya Andrea Del Castillo
• Michelle V. as Peachy/Best friend of Misty
• Mel Kimura as Bella
• Jenny Miller as Pia Antonio
• Dexter Doria as Segunda
• Jim Pebangco as Ben
• Sabrina San Diego as friend of Misty

Controversies

The series is deemed controversial due to its racial and ethnic stereotyping of Filipinos with dark skin. The lead actress Barbie Forteza dons a blackface.^[6] Her fair complexion is painted black to portray the role of an orphaned Filipino/African-American child. For the first episode, an infant is also painted black for several scenes which includes the birth scene of Nita Negrita. Critics also blasted the series for the poor make-up, Nita Negrita's skin color resembles that of charcoal, an obvious exaggeration of African-American skin color.^[7]

See also

• List of programs broadcast by GMA Network

References

1. ^ http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=649921&publicationSubCategoryId=96
2. ^ http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/7563/gma-7-celebrates-kapuso-month-with-new-offerings-on-tv-and-the-big-screen
3. ^ http://www.pep.ph/news/28282/Barbie-Forteza-and-Joshua-Dionisio-get-to-know-each-other-in-a-game-show
4. ^ http://www.pep.ph/news/29258/marian-rivera39s-amaya-leads-may-offering-of-kapuso-network/1/2
5. ^ Barbie Forteza bags Nita Negrita title role
6. ^ http://black-face.com/
7. ^ Nita Negrita sidesteps issue of racial discrimination